Overview
Background
I study aspects of reproductive physiology that impact fertility in cattle, early embryonic development, and precision animal agriculture technologies that can improve animal health and performance. The goal of my research program is to apply research-based knowledge to refine current and develop new bio-technologies that can be readily adopted by cattlemen.
My research program is centered on three focus areas:
- To investigate reproductive physiology and advance reproductive efficiency of beef cattle through the development of reliable bio-technologies that can be quickly implemented;
- To maintain collaborative research that focuses on investigating early embryonic development in cattle;
- To develop reliable, efficient, and profitable management strategies and technologies that can enhance the productivity of beef production systems.
Availability
- Dr Vitor Mercadante is:
- Available for supervision
Fields of research
Research impacts
I believe that the development of biotechnologies and systems, which can significantly impact beef production, can only be achieved by combining basic and applied research. Further, I believe there is a critical need for research discoveries to be followed by creating extension outreach programs to spread science-based knowledge to stakeholders and the general public. My program is focused on improving the fertility and reproductive efficiency of beef females by better understanding reproductive physiology, advancing reproductive biotechnologies and developing management strategies for increased reproductive success.
Works
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2019
Journal Article
Impact of fetal vs. maternal contributions of <i>Bos indicus</i> and <i>Bos taurus</i> genetics on embryonic and fetal development
Fontes, Pedro L. P., Oosthuizen, Nicola, Ciriaco, Francine M., Sanford, Carla D., Canal, Luara B., Pohler, Ky G., Henry, Darren D., Mercadante, Vitor R. G., Timlin, Claire L., Ealy, Alan D., Johnson, Sally E., DiLorenzo, Nicolas and Lamb, G. Cliff (2019). Impact of fetal vs. maternal contributions of Bos indicus and Bos taurus genetics on embryonic and fetal development. Journal of Animal Science, 97 (4), 1645-1655. doi: 10.1093/jas/skz044
2019
Journal Article
Effects of polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation on reproductive parameters associated with the performance of suckled beef cows
Fontes, P. L. P., Henry, D. D., Ciriaco, F. M., Oosthuizen, N., Cooke, R. F., Mercadante, V. R. G., DiLorenzo, N. and Lamb, G. C. (2019). Effects of polyunsaturated fatty acids supplementation on reproductive parameters associated with the performance of suckled beef cows. Animal, 13 (2), 349-357. doi: 10.1017/S175173111800143X
2019
Journal Article
Post-transfer outcomes in cultured bovine embryos supplemented with epidermal growth factor, fibroblast growth factor 2, and insulin-like growth factor 1
Vailes, McCauley T., McCoski, Sarah R., Wooldridge, Lydia K., Reese, Sydney T., Pohler, Ky G., Roper, David A., Mercadante, Vitor R. and Ealy, Alan D. (2019). Post-transfer outcomes in cultured bovine embryos supplemented with epidermal growth factor, fibroblast growth factor 2, and insulin-like growth factor 1. Theriogenology, 124, 1-8. doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2018.09.023
2019
Conference Publication
Nerve growth factor-β increases small luteal cell number and steroidogenic activity in the bovine corpus luteum
Stewart, J. L., Mercadante, V. R. G., Dias, N. W., Stella, S., Cunha, L., Canisso, I. F. and Lima, F. S. (2019). Nerve growth factor-β increases small luteal cell number and steroidogenic activity in the bovine corpus luteum. 2019 American Dairy Science Association Annual Meeting, Cincinnati, OH, United States, 23-26 June 2019. New York, United States: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S0022-0302(20)30815-8
2018
Journal Article
Propionate Affects Insulin Signaling and Progesterone Profiles in Dairy Heifers
Bedford, A., Beckett, L., Hardin, K., Dias, N. W., Davis, T., Mercadante, V. R. G., Ealy, A. D. and White, R. R. (2018). Propionate Affects Insulin Signaling and Progesterone Profiles in Dairy Heifers. Scientific Reports, 8 (1) 17629. doi: 10.1038/s41598-018-35977-1
2018
Conference Publication
Concentrations of circulating pregnancy-associated glycoprotein differs between cows receiving Bos indicus vs. Bos taurus embryos
Fontes, P., Oosthuizen, N., Ciriaco, F., Henry, D., Sanford, C., Canal, L., Pohler, K., Mercadante, V., Ealy, A., Johnson, S., DiLorenzo, N. and Lamb, G. (2018). Concentrations of circulating pregnancy-associated glycoprotein differs between cows receiving Bos indicus vs. Bos taurus embryos. 2018 ASAS-CSAS Annual Meeting and Trade Show, Vancouver, BC, Canada, 8-12 July 2018. Cary, NC, United States: Oxford University Press. doi: 10.1093/jas/sky404.763
2018
Conference Publication
Impacts of Bos indicus vs. Bos taurus genetics and nutrient energy restriction during early gestation on offspring performance and feed efficiency
Fontes, P., Oosthuizen, N., Ciriaco, F., Henry, D., Sanford, C., Canal, L., Mercadante, V., Ealy, A., Johnson, S., DiLorenzo, N. and Lamb, G. (2018). Impacts of Bos indicus vs. Bos taurus genetics and nutrient energy restriction during early gestation on offspring performance and feed efficiency. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC.
2018
Journal Article
Nerve Growth Factor-β production in the bull: Gene expression, immunolocalization, seminal plasma constitution, and association with sire conception rates
Stewart, Jamie L., Canisso, Igor F., Ellerbrock, Robyn E., Mercadante, Vitor R. G. and Lima, Fabio S. (2018). Nerve Growth Factor-β production in the bull: Gene expression, immunolocalization, seminal plasma constitution, and association with sire conception rates. Animal Reproduction Science, 197, 335-342. doi: 10.1016/j.anireprosci.2018.09.006
2018
Journal Article
Supplementing calcium salts of soybean oil after artificial insemination increases pregnancy success in <i>Bos taurus</i> beef cows
Brandao, Alice P., Cooke, Reinaldo F., Schubach, Kelsey M., Marques, Rodrigo S., Bohnert, David W. and Mercadante, Vitor R. G. (2018). Supplementing calcium salts of soybean oil after artificial insemination increases pregnancy success in Bos taurus beef cows. Translational Animal Science, 2 (suppl_1), S9-S13. doi: 10.1093/tas/txy017
2018
Journal Article
Supplementing Ca salts of soybean oil after artificial insemination increases pregnancy success in <i>Bos taurus</i> beef cows
Brandao, Alice P., Cooke, Reinaldo F., Schubach, Kelsey M., Marques, Rodrigo S., Bohnert, David W., Carvalho, Rafael S., Dias, Nicholas W., Timlin, Claire L., Clark-Deener, Sherrie, Currin, John F., Jump, Donald B., Pohler, Ky G., Cerri, Ronaldo L. A. and Mercadante, Vitor R. G. (2018). Supplementing Ca salts of soybean oil after artificial insemination increases pregnancy success in Bos taurus beef cows. Journal of Animal Science, 96 (7), 2838-2850. doi: 10.1093/jas/sky156
2018
Journal Article
Administration of recombinant bovine somatotropin prior to fixed-time artificial insemination and the effects on fertility, embryo, and fetal size in beef heifers
Oosthuizen, Nicola, Fontes, Pedro L. P., Henry, Darren D., Ciriaco, Francine M., Sanford, Carla D., Canal, Luara B., de Moraes, Gentil V., DiLorenzo, Nicolas, Currin, John F., Clark, Sherrie, Whittier, William D., Mercadante, Vitor R. G. and Lamb, G. Cliff (2018). Administration of recombinant bovine somatotropin prior to fixed-time artificial insemination and the effects on fertility, embryo, and fetal size in beef heifers. Journal of Animal Science, 96 (5), 1894-1902. doi: 10.1093/jas/sky077
2018
Conference Publication
Post-AI Supplementation with Ca salts of soybean oil increases pregnancy success in Bos taurus beef cows
Mercadante, V. R. G. and Cooke, R. (2018). Post-AI Supplementation with Ca salts of soybean oil increases pregnancy success in Bos taurus beef cows. Unknown, Unknown, Unknown. Champaign, IL United States: American Society of Animal Science.
2018
Conference Publication
Post-AI Supplementation with Ca Salts of Soybean Oil Increases Pregnancy Success in Bos Taurus Beef Cows
Brandao, A. P., Cooke, R., Schubach, K. M., Marques, R., Pohler, K. G., Carvalho, R., Cerri, R. L. A., Bohnert, D. W. and Mercadante, V. R. G. (2018). Post-AI Supplementation with Ca Salts of Soybean Oil Increases Pregnancy Success in Bos Taurus Beef Cows. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/sky027.047
2018
Conference Publication
Progesterone Concentration, Follicle Diameter and Corpus Luteum Volume in Beef Cows Supplemented with Ca Salts of Soybean Oil
Powers, D., Timlin, C. L., Dias, N. W., Santili, F. V. and Mercadante, V. R. G. (2018). Progesterone Concentration, Follicle Diameter and Corpus Luteum Volume in Beef Cows Supplemented with Ca Salts of Soybean Oil. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/sky027.153
2018
Conference Publication
Effects of Supplementing Various Ratios of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids to in-Vitro Production of Bovine Embryos
Timlin, C. L., Wooldridge, L. K., Ealy, A. D. and Mercadante, V. R. G. (2018). Effects of Supplementing Various Ratios of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids to in-Vitro Production of Bovine Embryos. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/sky027.077
2018
Conference Publication
Establishing the Efficacy of Faecalibacterium Prausnitzii As a Probiotic to Enhance Pre-Weaning Health, Growth and Performance of Beef Calves
Dias, N. W., Timlin, C. L., Santili, F. V., Wilson, T. B., White, R. R. and Mercadante, V. R. G. (2018). Establishing the Efficacy of Faecalibacterium Prausnitzii As a Probiotic to Enhance Pre-Weaning Health, Growth and Performance of Beef Calves. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/sky027.114
2018
Conference Publication
Does Post-Absorptive Propionate Clearance Influence Reproductive Status in Dairy Heifers?
Bedford, A., Beckett, L., Hardin, K. N., Dias, N. W., Mercadante, V. R. G., Ealy, A. D. and White, R. R. (2018). Does Post-Absorptive Propionate Clearance Influence Reproductive Status in Dairy Heifers?. CARY: OXFORD UNIV PRESS INC. doi: 10.1093/jas/sky027.089
2018
Journal Article
Nerve Growth Factor-Beta, purified from bull seminal plasma, enhances corpus luteum formation and conceptus development in <i>Bos taurus</i> cows
Stewart, Jamie L., Mercadante, Vitor R. G., Dias, Nicholas W., Canisso, Igor F., Yau, Peter, Imai, Brian and Lima, Fabio S. (2018). Nerve Growth Factor-Beta, purified from bull seminal plasma, enhances corpus luteum formation and conceptus development in Bos taurus cows. Theriogenology, 106, 30-38. doi: 10.1016/j.theriogenology.2017.10.007
2017
Conference Publication
Impact of fetal versus maternal contributions of <i>Bos indicus</i> and <i>Bos taurus</i> genetics on early embryonic development
Fontes, P. L. P., Oosthuizen, N., Henry, D. D., Ciriaco, F. M., Sanford, C. D., Canal, L. B., Mercadante, V. R. G., Johnson, S. E., Ealy, A. D., DiLorenzo, N. and Lamb, G. C. (2017). Impact of fetal versus maternal contributions of Bos indicus and Bos taurus genetics on early embryonic development. CHAMPAIGN: AMER SOC ANIMAL SCIENCE. doi: 10.2527/asasann.2017.329
2017
Conference Publication
Effects of delayed insemination on pregnancy rates of suckled beef cows enrolled in the 7-d CO-Synch plus Cidr estrus synchronization protocol and that were not detected in estrus by the time of fixed-time AI
Dias, N. W., Timlin, C. L., Currin, J. F., Clark, S., Whittier, W. D. and Mercadante, V. R. G. (2017). Effects of delayed insemination on pregnancy rates of suckled beef cows enrolled in the 7-d CO-Synch plus Cidr estrus synchronization protocol and that were not detected in estrus by the time of fixed-time AI. CHAMPAIGN: AMER SOC ANIMAL SCIENCE. doi: 10.2527/asasann.2017.477
Supervision
Availability
- Dr Vitor Mercadante is:
- Available for supervision
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Supervision history
Current supervision
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Doctor Philosophy
In-Vitro Approaches to Shield the Oocyte Activation Program from Heat-Induced Damage in Bovine Oocytes
Associate Advisor
Other advisors: Dr Andres Gambini
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